The Ellice Mansion
Description
The Ellice Mansion makes its presence known in a quiet manner, just like the Pacific.
The city disappears behind you as you ascend a gated private drive to a one-acre bluff overlooking the ocean. Ahead, a horizon that stretches from sunrise blush to molten gold at dusk is viewed through glass, stone, and measured lines. The house reads like an architectural score, with double-height passages that lift the gaze, long sightlines that calm the mind, and spaces that swell from intimate to spectacular without breaking tempo. It was conceived as a brand-new, custom contemporary retreat and designed by Skrillex with an eye for rhythm, light, and flow.
It’s a theatrical arrival. The living and dining areas of the great room float above unhindered, head-on ocean views, while a tall glass entry frames the sea like a living piece of art. Here, the indoors and outdoors are partners rather than neighbors. The infinity pool seems to flow straight into the Pacific, salt air softens the edges, and full spans of Fleetwood doors pocket into the walls to let breezes flow through. The architecture feels weightless despite being supported by careful craftsmanship and a palette of natural materials that will age beautifully in the Malibu sun, and the stone floors flow naturally to the terrace.
The kitchen suite at the center of The Ellice Mansion is designed for people who enjoy cooking and gathering, frequently the same person on different days. A completely separate chef’s kitchen is located just beyond, ready for catered dinners or large family weekends, while the main gourmet kitchen at the island maintains the conversation. From prep to plate to poolside service, circulation is simple, appliances are integrated for clean sightlines, and storage is ample and functional. With the doors open, the sound of waves becomes the soundtrack while dinner drifts outside to a terrace with its own cooking station.
Play and wellness are two different things. A spa area invites you to unwind whenever you have twenty minutes or two; a gym brings training home so routines never stop; and a private theater transforms movies into events with sound that envelops without being overbearing. The design honors the natural world by creating areas for work, relaxation, and reading in peace. These areas are then reconnected with courtyards and glass hallways that provide views of the ocean from almost every angle.
Poetry in volume and light is the main theme of the suite. The room is raised by 18-foot ceilings, the morning sun bounces off the walls, and at night, the sky itself becomes a ceiling. The bath is a haven with stone flooring, sculptural fixtures, steam, and soaking elements that transform everyday life into ritual, a private lounge corner facing the water, and closets scaled for true wardrobes. With a separate apartment that enables guests or employees to live independently without sacrificing the convenience of a shared compound, guest accommodations are given equal consideration. Every bathroom feels calm and tactile, and every bedroom claims a portion of the view.
The estate on the bluff acts like a private resort that is cadenced to the rhythm of a single family. Landscaped paths lead to peaceful meditative spots where the only sound is the Pacific; an outdoor kitchen makes lunches easy and evenings social; and the terrace is held like a jewel by the infinity pool and spa. The community—a prestigious, award-winning enclave—adds a layer of security and prestige you can sense the moment the gate closes behind you, and the lot’s elevation preserves privacy while allowing for full exposure to the coastal light.
The way that beauty and performance are inextricably linked is what makes The Ellice Mansion unique. As though the house had always been waiting here on the cliff, the materials are chosen for their longevity by the ocean, the openings are designed for climate and comfort, and the transition between spaces feels inevitable. The lifestyle is timeless, even though the design sensibility is distinctly modern: doors open, friends arrive, music drifts, and the distinction between a weekday and a holiday becomes less significant as the calendar passes.
Activities close by: reserve a private surf lesson or stand-up paddle at Surfrider and Malibu Lagoon; schedule a hike along the Santa Monica Mountains’ coastline for views of the ocean and wildflower seasons; stay for a farm-to-table tasting on the Malibu wine trail; and end with a sunset on the pier.
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